1. The idea of a Constituent Assembly to frame a Constitution for India was put forward for the first time by:
A) M. N. Roy
B) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
C) Jawaharlal Nehru
D) Mahatma Gandhi
Answer: A
Explanation: M. N. Roy, a pioneer of the communist movement in India, first suggested the idea of a Constituent Assembly in 1934.
2. The demand for a Constituent Assembly was officially accepted by the British Government in:
A) 1935
B) 1940
C) 1942
D) 1946
Answer: B
Explanation: The August Offer of 1940 by the British government accepted the demand for a Constituent Assembly.
3. The Constituent Assembly of India was formed under which plan?
A) Cripps Mission
B) Mountbatten Plan
C) Cabinet Mission Plan
D) Wavell Plan
Answer: C
Explanation: The Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946 provided for the formation of the Constituent Assembly.
4. The Constituent Assembly of India held its first meeting on:
A) 15th August 1947
B) 26th January 1950
C) 9th December 1946
D) 20th February 1947
Answer: C
Explanation: The first meeting of the Constituent Assembly was held on 9th December 1946.
5. Who was the temporary President of the Constituent Assembly?
A) Rajendra Prasad
B) B. R. Ambedkar
C) Sachchidananda Sinha
D) Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer: C
Explanation: Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha was appointed as the temporary President of the Constituent Assembly.
6. The permanent President of the Constituent Assembly was:
A) B. R. Ambedkar
B) Rajendra Prasad
C) Jawaharlal Nehru
D) Vallabhbhai Patel
Answer: B
Explanation: Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected as the permanent President of the Constituent Assembly.
7. Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) B. R. Ambedkar
C) Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar
D) K. M. Munshi
Answer: B
Explanation: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was appointed as the Chairman of the Drafting Committee.
8. The Constituent Assembly was elected by:
A) Direct elections by people
B) Provincial Legislative Assemblies
C) Princes of Princely States
D) Indian National Congress
Answer: B
Explanation: The members of the Constituent Assembly were elected by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies.
9. How many members were originally in the Constituent Assembly?
A) 296
B) 389
C) 315
D) 300
Answer: B
Explanation: The Constituent Assembly had 389 members originally.
10. After the partition of India, the total strength of the Constituent Assembly was reduced to:
A) 389
B) 311
C) 299
D) 350
Answer: C
Explanation: After the partition, the Muslim League withdrew, and the strength came down to 299.
11. Who was the first person to address the Constituent Assembly?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Sachchidananda Sinha
C) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
D) Lord Mountbatten
Answer: B
Explanation: As the temporary President, Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha gave the inaugural speech.
12. The Objective Resolution was moved in the Constituent Assembly by:
A) B. R. Ambedkar
B) Jawaharlal Nehru
C) Sardar Patel
D) Rajendra Prasad
Answer: B
Explanation: On 13th December 1946, Jawaharlal Nehru moved the Objective Resolution.
13. The Objective Resolution later became the basis of:
A) Fundamental Rights
B) Directive Principles
C) Preamble
D) Emergency Provisions
Answer: C
Explanation: The Objective Resolution formed the basis of the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.
14. Who drafted the Objective Resolution?
A) Mahatma Gandhi
B) B. R. Ambedkar
C) Jawaharlal Nehru
D) Rajendra Prasad
Answer: C
Explanation: Jawaharlal Nehru drafted and moved the Objective Resolution.
15. The Drafting Committee consisted of how many members?
A) 5
B) 7
C) 9
D) 12
Answer: B
Explanation: The Drafting Committee consisted of 7 members.
16. The Constitution of India was adopted on:
A) 15th August 1947
B) 26th November 1949
C) 26th January 1950
D) 9th December 1946
Answer: B
Explanation: The Constitution was adopted on 26th November 1949.
17. The Constitution of India came into force on:
A) 15th August 1947
B) 26th January 1950
C) 26th November 1949
D) 30th January 1948
Answer: B
Explanation: The Constitution came into effect on 26th January 1950.
18. 26th January was chosen as the date of commencement of the Constitution to commemorate:
A) Quit India Movement
B) Non-Cooperation Movement
C) Poorna Swaraj Resolution of 1930
D) Gandhi-Irwin Pact
Answer: C
Explanation: 26th January was chosen to honor the Poorna Swaraj (Complete Independence) Resolution passed in 1930.
19. How long did the Constituent Assembly take to complete the Constitution?
A) 1 year 10 months and 18 days
B) 2 years 11 months and 18 days
C) 3 years
D) 4 years
Answer: B
Explanation: It took 2 years, 11 months, and 18 days to draft the Constitution.
20. The total expenditure incurred in the making of the Constitution was around:
A) ₹63 lakh
B) ₹1 crore
C) ₹50 lakh
D) ₹75 lakh
Answer: A
Explanation: The making of the Constitution cost about ₹63 lakh.
21. The Constituent Assembly adopted the National Flag on:
A) 15th August 1947
B) 22nd July 1947
C) 26th January 1950
D) 26th November 1949
Answer: B
Explanation: The tricolor was adopted as the National Flag on 22nd July 1947.
22. The Constituent Assembly adopted the National Anthem on:
A) 26th January 1950
B) 15th August 1947
C) 24th January 1950
D) 22nd July 1947
Answer: C
Explanation: Jana Gana Mana was adopted as the National Anthem on 24th January 1950.
23. The Constituent Assembly adopted the National Song on:
A) 22nd July 1947
B) 24th January 1950
C) 26th November 1949
D) 15th August 1947
Answer: B
Explanation: Vande Mataram was adopted as the National Song on 24th January 1950.
24. The Constituent Assembly adopted Hindi as the official language on:
A) 15th August 1947
B) 26th January 1950
C) 14th September 1949
D) 26th November 1949
Answer: C
Explanation: Hindi in Devanagari script was adopted as the official language on 14th September 1949.
25. The Draft Constitution was published for public comments in:
A) February 1948
B) November 1947
C) March 1949
D) July 1946
Answer: A
Explanation: The Draft Constitution was published in February 1948 for public debate and feedback.
26. The Drafting Committee presented its draft Constitution to the Constituent Assembly on:
A) 22nd January 1948
B) 26th November 1948
C) 21st February 1948
D) 4th November 1948
Answer: D
Explanation: The Drafting Committee, chaired by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, submitted the Draft Constitution on 4th November 1948.
27. Who was the Constitutional Advisor to the Constituent Assembly?
A) B. N. Rau
B) H. V. Kamath
C) Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar
D) T. T. Krishnamachari
Answer: A
Explanation: B. N. Rau was appointed as the Constitutional Advisor to assist in the drafting of the Constitution.
28. The Constituent Assembly had representatives from:
A) Only British provinces
B) Only princely states
C) Both British provinces and princely states
D) Only Indian National Congress
Answer: C
Explanation: The Constituent Assembly included representatives elected by provincial legislatures and nominated from princely states.
29. Out of 389 members, how many seats were allocated to princely states?
A) 70
B) 93
C) 100
D) 150
Answer: B
Explanation: Out of 389 seats, 93 seats were allotted to princely states.
30. The Constituent Assembly set up how many committees to deal with different matters of Constitution-making?
A) 8
B) 10
C) 13
D) 22
Answer: D
Explanation: A total of 22 committees were set up by the Constituent Assembly, including 8 major committees.
31. Who was the Chairman of the Union Constitution Committee?
A) Rajendra Prasad
B) Jawaharlal Nehru
C) B. R. Ambedkar
D) Sardar Patel
Answer: B
Explanation: Jawaharlal Nehru chaired the Union Constitution Committee.
32. The Union Powers Committee was headed by:
A) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
B) Rajendra Prasad
C) Jawaharlal Nehru
D) B. R. Ambedkar
Answer: C
Explanation: Jawaharlal Nehru was also the Chairman of the Union Powers Committee.
33. The Provincial Constitution Committee was headed by:
A) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
B) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C) B. R. Ambedkar
D) Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer: A
Explanation: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel chaired the Provincial Constitution Committee.
34. The Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights, Minorities, and Tribal and Excluded Areas was chaired by:
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Rajendra Prasad
C) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
D) B. R. Ambedkar
Answer: C
Explanation: Sardar Patel headed this important committee.
35. Who chaired the Drafting Committee?
A) Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar
B) K. M. Munshi
C) B. R. Ambedkar
D) Gopalaswami Ayyangar
Answer: C
Explanation: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee.
36. Which committee recommended the adoption of the parliamentary system of government?
A) Drafting Committee
B) Union Powers Committee
C) Union Constitution Committee
D) Steering Committee
Answer: C
Explanation: The Union Constitution Committee, chaired by Nehru, recommended the parliamentary system.
37. The States Committee (for negotiations with princely states) was chaired by:
A) Rajendra Prasad
B) Jawaharlal Nehru
C) Sardar Patel
D) B. R. Ambedkar
Answer: C
Explanation: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel chaired the States Committee.
38. The committee responsible for drafting the Preamble was:
A) Drafting Committee
B) Union Constitution Committee
C) Provincial Constitution Committee
D) Objective Resolution Committee
Answer: A
Explanation: The Drafting Committee prepared the Preamble, based on Nehru’s Objective Resolution.
39. Who moved the motion in the Constituent Assembly for adoption of the National Flag?
A) Rajendra Prasad
B) Jawaharlal Nehru
C) B. R. Ambedkar
D) Sardar Patel
Answer: B
Explanation: Jawaharlal Nehru moved the resolution to adopt the tricolor on 22nd July 1947.
40. Who moved the motion for adoption of the National Anthem and National Song?
A) Rajendra Prasad
B) B. R. Ambedkar
C) Jawaharlal Nehru
D) Sardar Patel
Answer: A
Explanation: Dr. Rajendra Prasad, as President of the Assembly, announced adoption of Jana Gana Mana and Vande Mataram.
41. The “Objective Resolution” was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on:
A) 22nd January 1947
B) 26th January 1948
C) 26th November 1949
D) 9th December 1946
Answer: A
Explanation: The Assembly adopted Nehru’s Objective Resolution on 22nd January 1947.
42. The Indian Constitution is the:
A) Longest written Constitution in the world
B) Shortest written Constitution in the world
C) First written Constitution in Asia
D) Unwritten like the British Constitution
Answer: A
Explanation: With 395 Articles (originally) and 8 Schedules, it is the longest written Constitution in the world.
43. Which foreign Constitution influenced the Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution?
A) USA
B) UK
C) Ireland
D) USSR
Answer: A
Explanation: The concept of Fundamental Rights was borrowed from the US Constitution.
44. The Directive Principles of State Policy were borrowed from the Constitution of:
A) USSR
B) Ireland
C) UK
D) Canada
Answer: B
Explanation: The Directive Principles were inspired by the Irish Constitution.
45. The parliamentary system of government in India is borrowed from:
A) USA
B) UK
C) Canada
D) Australia
Answer: B
Explanation: India borrowed the parliamentary system from the British Constitution.
46. The federal system with a strong Centre was inspired by the Constitution of:
A) Canada
B) USA
C) Switzerland
D) Australia
Answer: A
Explanation: India’s federal structure with a strong Centre was borrowed from Canada.
47. The idea of Fundamental Duties was taken from:
A) USA
B) USSR
C) Germany
D) France
Answer: B
Explanation: Fundamental Duties were inspired by the USSR (now Russia).
48. Which country’s Constitution inspired the Emergency provisions in India?
A) Germany (Weimar Constitution)
B) USA
C) UK
D) France
Answer: A
Explanation: Emergency provisions in India were borrowed from the Weimar Constitution of Germany.
49. The idea of a concurrent list in the Indian Constitution is borrowed from:
A) UK
B) USA
C) Australia
D) Canada
Answer: C
Explanation: The concept of a Concurrent List came from the Australian Constitution.
50. The method of amendment to the Constitution of India has been borrowed from:
A) USA
B) South Africa
C) UK
D) USSR
Answer: B
Explanation: The procedure of amendment in India is inspired by the South African Constitution.
51. Who described the Indian Constitution as “a lawyer’s paradise”?
A) B. R. Ambedkar
B) Granville Austin
C) Ivor Jennings
D) K. M. Munshi
Answer: C
Explanation: Ivor Jennings, a constitutional expert, called the Indian Constitution “a lawyer’s paradise” because of its complexity and detailed provisions.
52. Who described the Indian Constitution as “a bag of borrowings”?
A) B. R. Ambedkar
B) Granville Austin
C) K. C. Wheare
D) Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer: C
Explanation: K. C. Wheare remarked that the Indian Constitution is “a bag of borrowings” due to its adoption of features from many foreign constitutions.
53. The Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution on:
A) 26th January 1950
B) 15th August 1947
C) 26th November 1949
D) 24th January 1950
Answer: C
Explanation: The Constitution was adopted on 26th November 1949 and came into force on 26th January 1950.
54. On 24th January 1950, the Constituent Assembly ratified which two important decisions?
A) National Flag and National Anthem
B) President and Vice-President elections
C) Fundamental Duties and Fundamental Rights
D) National Anthem and National Song
Answer: D
Explanation: On 24th January 1950, the Assembly adopted Jana Gana Mana as the National Anthem and Vande Mataram as the National Song.
55. How many sessions did the Constituent Assembly hold in total?
A) 11
B) 12
C) 20
D) 22
Answer: D
Explanation: The Constituent Assembly held 11 sessions in 2 years, 11 months, and 18 days (spread across 22 sittings).
56. The Constituent Assembly spent how many days in the consideration of the Draft Constitution?
A) 100 days
B) 114 days
C) 165 days
D) 200 days
Answer: C
Explanation: A total of 165 days were spent in considering and debating the Draft Constitution.
57. Who was the Vice-President of the Constituent Assembly?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) C. Rajagopalachari
C) H. C. Mukherjee
D) Vallabhbhai Patel
Answer: C
Explanation: H. C. Mukherjee was the Vice-President of the Constituent Assembly.
58. Who was the Chief Draftsman of the Constitution?
A) B. R. Ambedkar
B) B. N. Rau
C) Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar
D) K. M. Munshi
Answer: B
Explanation: B. N. Rau, the Constitutional Advisor, is considered the Chief Draftsman of the Indian Constitution.
59. Who is regarded as the “Architect of the Indian Constitution”?
A) B. R. Ambedkar
B) Jawaharlal Nehru
C) Rajendra Prasad
D) Mahatma Gandhi
Answer: A
Explanation: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar is popularly known as the Father of the Indian Constitution.
60. Who said that the Constitution is both “rigid and flexible”?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) B. R. Ambedkar
C) Rajendra Prasad
D) Granville Austin
Answer: B
Explanation: Dr. Ambedkar described the Constitution as a synthesis of rigidity and flexibility due to its amendment procedure.
61. Who called the Indian Constitution “federal in form but unitary in spirit”?
A) B. R. Ambedkar
B) Rajendra Prasad
C) K. C. Wheare
D) Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer: C
Explanation: K. C. Wheare described it this way because of the strong Centre in India’s federal system.
62. Who said, “The Indian Constitution is essentially federal with certain unitary features”?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Rajendra Prasad
C) B. R. Ambedkar
D) Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar
Answer: C
Explanation: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar made this remark highlighting India’s quasi-federal nature.
63. The demand for a Constituent Assembly was officially accepted in:
A) August Offer, 1940
B) Cripps Mission, 1942
C) Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946
D) Mountbatten Plan, 1947
Answer: A
Explanation: The August Offer of 1940 accepted the demand for a Constituent Assembly.
64. The Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946 proposed how many groups of provinces?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
Answer: B
Explanation: The Plan proposed grouping provinces into three categories – A, B, and C.
65. The Indian Independence Act of 1947 provided for:
A) Partition of India and Pakistan
B) Establishment of Constituent Assemblies in India and Pakistan
C) End of British rule in India
D) All of the above
Answer: D
Explanation: The Act provided for partition, independence, and creation of Constituent Assemblies in both dominions.
66. The Constitution of India was printed in how many copies in Hindi and English?
A) 500 each
B) 1000 each
C) 2000 each
D) 2500 each
Answer: B
Explanation: The Constitution was printed in 1000 copies each in Hindi and English.
67. The original hand-written copies of the Constitution were signed by how many members?
A) 284
B) 299
C) 311
D) 389
Answer: A
Explanation: 284 members of the Assembly signed the final handwritten Constitution.
68. The calligraphed version of the Indian Constitution was prepared by:
A) Prem Behari Narain Raizada
B) Nandalal Bose
C) Rabindranath Tagore
D) S. N. Banerjee
Answer: A
Explanation: Prem Behari Narain Raizada did the calligraphy of the Constitution.
69. The artistic illustrations in the Constitution were prepared by:
A) Abanindranath Tagore
B) Nandalal Bose and his team
C) Raja Ravi Varma
D) Amrita Sher-Gil
Answer: B
Explanation: Nandalal Bose, a famous painter from Shantiniketan, designed the artistic decorations.
70. Which Article of the Constitution deals with its commencement?
A) Article 1
B) Article 2
C) Article 394
D) Article 395
Answer: C
Explanation: Article 394 specified that the Constitution would come into effect on 26th January 1950.
71. Which Article repealed the Indian Independence Act of 1947?
A) Article 1
B) Article 394
C) Article 395
D) Article 368
Answer: C
Explanation: Article 395 repealed the Indian Independence Act, 1947 and the Government of India Act, 1935.
72. The Indian Constitution has borrowed the idea of the Preamble from:
A) USSR
B) USA
C) Ireland
D) Canada
Answer: B
Explanation: The concept of a Preamble was taken from the US Constitution.
73. The term “Socialist” and “Secular” were added to the Preamble by:
A) 24th Amendment
B) 42nd Amendment
C) 44th Amendment
D) 52nd Amendment
Answer: B
Explanation: The 42nd Amendment (1976) inserted the words “Socialist” and “Secular” into the Preamble.
74. Who said the Preamble is the “identity card of the Constitution”?
A) K. M. Munshi
B) N. A. Palkhivala
C) Jawaharlal Nehru
D) B. R. Ambedkar
Answer: B
Explanation: N. A. Palkhivala described the Preamble as the “identity card of the Constitution.”
75. In which landmark case did the Supreme Court rule that the Preamble is part of the Constitution?
A) Kesavananda Bharati vs State of Kerala (1973)
B) Golaknath vs State of Punjab (1967)
C) Indira Gandhi vs Raj Narain (1975)
D) Shankari Prasad vs Union of India (1951)
Answer: A
Explanation: In the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973), the SC ruled that the Preamble is part of the Constitution and subject to amendment.
76. Who said the Preamble is the “horoscope of the Constitution”?
A) B. R. Ambedkar
B) Jawaharlal Nehru
C) K. M. Munshi
D) Rajendra Prasad
Answer: C
Explanation: K. M. Munshi, a member of the Drafting Committee, called the Preamble the “horoscope of the Constitution.”
77. Which case held that the Preamble cannot be enforced in a court of law?
A) Berubari Union Case (1960)
B) Kesavananda Bharati Case (1973)
C) Minerva Mills Case (1980)
D) Indira Gandhi vs Raj Narain (1975)
Answer: A
Explanation: In the Berubari Union case (1960), the SC held that the Preamble is not enforceable in courts.
78. The words “We, the people of India” in the Preamble indicate:
A) Federal system
B) Secularism
C) Sovereignty of the people
D) Judicial independence
Answer: C
Explanation: It reflects the concept of popular sovereignty, i.e., ultimate power rests with the people.
79. Which part of the Constitution is often described as the “soul of the Constitution”?
A) Preamble
B) Fundamental Rights
C) Directive Principles
D) Fundamental Duties
Answer: B
Explanation: Fundamental Rights are considered the soul of the Constitution.
80. Who described Fundamental Rights as “conscience of the Constitution”?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Rajendra Prasad
C) Granville Austin
D) Mahatma Gandhi
Answer: C
Explanation: Granville Austin called Fundamental Rights and DPSPs together the “conscience of the Constitution.”
81. Who was the Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Constituent Assembly?
A) B. R. Ambedkar
B) Jawaharlal Nehru
C) Rajendra Prasad
D) Sardar Patel
Answer: B
Explanation: Jawaharlal Nehru was the Chairman of the Steering Committee.
82. The first reading of the Draft Constitution was completed in:
A) November 1947
B) November 1948
C) February 1948
D) March 1949
Answer: B
Explanation: The first reading was completed in November 1948 after Ambedkar presented the draft.
83. The Constituent Assembly was set up under the provisions of:
A) Government of India Act, 1919
B) Government of India Act, 1935
C) Indian Independence Act, 1947
D) Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946
Answer: D
Explanation: It was set up under the Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946, not under the 1935 Act.
84. Who presided over the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly on 9th December 1946?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Rajendra Prasad
C) Sachchidananda Sinha
D) Vallabhbhai Patel
Answer: C
Explanation: Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha acted as the temporary President.
85. The “Objectives Resolution” became the basis for:
A) Fundamental Duties
B) Preamble
C) Directive Principles
D) Emergency Provisions
Answer: B
Explanation: The Objectives Resolution moved by Nehru formed the basis of the Preamble.
86. Which member of the Constituent Assembly later became the Finance Minister of India?
A) B. R. Ambedkar
B) Shanmukham Chetty
C) John Mathai
D) C. D. Deshmukh
Answer: B
Explanation: R. K. Shanmukham Chetty, a member, became the first Finance Minister of India.
87. How many women were members of the Constituent Assembly?
A) 10
B) 12
C) 13
D) 15
Answer: C
Explanation: There were 13 women members, including Sarojini Naidu, Vijayalakshmi Pandit, and Durgabai Deshmukh.
88. Who was the only Prime Minister of a princely state to sit in the Constituent Assembly?
A) Gopalaswami Ayyangar
B) N. Gopalaswami
C) V. T. Krishnamachari
D) B. N. Rau
Answer: C
Explanation: V. T. Krishnamachari, Prime Minister of Baroda state, was a member.
89. Who said that the Indian Constitution gave “a Constitution for 300 million souls”?
A) Winston Churchill
B) Lord Mountbatten
C) Jawaharlal Nehru
D) Rajendra Prasad
Answer: A
Explanation: Winston Churchill sarcastically referred to it as a Constitution for “300 million souls.”
90. Who was the Governor-General of India when the Constitution was adopted?
A) Lord Linlithgow
B) Lord Mountbatten
C) C. Rajagopalachari
D) Lord Wavell
Answer: B
Explanation: Lord Mountbatten was the last Governor-General before Rajagopalachari succeeded him.
91. Who was the first Indian Governor-General of independent India?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Rajendra Prasad
C) C. Rajagopalachari
D) Sardar Patel
Answer: C
Explanation: C. Rajagopalachari was the first and only Indian Governor-General of India (1948–50).
92. Who was the first President of independent India?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C) S. Radhakrishnan
D) C. Rajagopalachari
Answer: B
Explanation: Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected the first President of India in 1950.
93. The Constituent Assembly was partly elected and partly nominated. Who nominated members from princely states?
A) British Crown
B) Provincial Governors
C) Princes of the princely states
D) Indian National Congress
Answer: C
Explanation: Members from princely states were nominated by their rulers.
94. The Indian Constitution was influenced by the Government of India Act of:
A) 1858
B) 1909
C) 1919
D) 1935
Answer: D
Explanation: Many features like federal structure, Governor’s office, PSCs, etc., were borrowed from the 1935 Act.
95. Who said: “Constitutional morality is not a natural sentiment. It has to be cultivated”?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) B. R. Ambedkar
C) Rajendra Prasad
D) Mahatma Gandhi
Answer: B
Explanation: Dr. Ambedkar emphasized the importance of constitutional morality for democracy’s success.
96. Who opposed the word “socialist” in the Preamble during the drafting?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) B. R. Ambedkar
C) Rajendra Prasad
D) Mahatma Gandhi
Answer: B
Explanation: Ambedkar opposed including “socialist” in the original Preamble, as it could restrict future governments.
97. Who said: “I feel that the Constitution is workable, it is flexible and it is strong enough to hold the country together”?
A) B. R. Ambedkar
B) Rajendra Prasad
C) Jawaharlal Nehru
D) Vallabhbhai Patel
Answer: A
Explanation: Ambedkar expressed confidence in the durability of the Constitution at its adoption.
98. Who said: “I shall be the first to burn the Constitution if it fails to secure justice for people”?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) B. R. Ambedkar
C) Mahatma Gandhi
D) Rajendra Prasad
Answer: B
Explanation: Ambedkar stated he would not hesitate to oppose the Constitution if it failed the people.
99. The Indian Constitution is called “quasi-federal” because:
A) It gives more power to states
B) It gives more power to Centre
C) It balances both equally
D) It is based on US model
Answer: B
Explanation: The Constitution gives a strong Centre while retaining federal features, making it “quasi-federal.”
100. Who described the Indian Constitution as a “seamless web” uniting rights and directive principles?
A) Granville Austin
B) B. R. Ambedkar
C) Rajendra Prasad
D) K. M. Munshi
Answer: A
Explanation: Granville Austin described the Constitution as a seamless web combining Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles.